MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
2x sill deteriorated
Front tyres worn on insides
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear earth deteriorated
Offside Rear damper weak
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2x (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust deteriorated
oil leak
rear wiper deteriorated
underfloor corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Position lamp not working 2x (4.2.1 (a))
2x sill deteriorated
Front tyres worn on insides
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear brake low efficiency
Nearside Rear earth deteriorated
Offside Front ferrules corroded
Offside Rear damper weak
Rear exhaust deteriorated
oil leak
rear wiper deteriorated
underfloor corroded
n/s rear sill starting to rust
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s rear sill starting to rust
o/s front brake lazy
o/s handbrake low efficiency
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s front brake lazy
o/s handbrake low efficiency
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r wheel bearing rough
rear exhaust deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r wheel bearing rough
rear exhaust deteriorated
rear exhaust deteriorated
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front discs worn
handbrake out of adjustment
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn
handbrake out of adjustment
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake close to end of adjustment
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake close to end of adjustment
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE04 VRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 VRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AE04 VRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2004.
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